- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 536
Federal NCES profile for Ps 536, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009006261
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 536 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 536 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 536 ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009006261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ps 536 held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360009006261 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 12.6:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Ps 536 held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 536 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 265
Ps 536
265 students
What this shows Ps 536 reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 536 compares
Ps 536 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
Asian 21.1%
African American 18.5%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Ps 536 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 536 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 536's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 536
How many students attend Ps 536?
Ps 536 has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 536?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 536 is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 536?
93.4% of students at Ps 536 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 536?
The largest demographic group at Ps 536 is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 536?
Ps 536 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 536 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 536 ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Ps 536, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.